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Justices Prakash Naik and Nitin Borkar on Thursday allowed her mothers plea to shift her daughter for delivery to a neutral surrounding with the states aid to avoid social stigma...
On Feb 16, HC had refused permission for medical termination of the minors then over 30 weeks pregnancy considering the risk to her life and long-term neurological complications for the baby if born alive..
The mothers advocate had then informed that it is a case of accidental pregnancy and the survivor and her family are facing an unpleasant social situation in the locality where they reside..
The mothers petition said continuation of pregnancy in public exposure shall pose severe mental injury to the minor girl.. Women and Child Development Departments reply said govt-run homes have been established in all districts for protection of women..
It provides facilities to support girls and women between 16 to 60 years and meet a range of needs of survivors, including shelter, medical and legal assistance, counselling and emotional support..
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